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Norway rats are repulsive enough without taking into account that they are also quite dangerous. Let’s take a look at what threats these pests pose and what can happen if a Norway rat infestation goes on for too long. How to identify Norway rats Norway rats are quite large, reaching lengths of 16 inches when

Termites and ants are very similar insects. Both species live in colonies with caste systems and one queen responsible for reproduction. However, the two species also differ in a lot of ways. In this article, we’re going to cover these differences. Insect family Despite the two species being very similar in behavior and even appearance,

You might think that if you avoid staying in a rundown motel when you travel, you won’t have any problems with bed bugs. However, bed bugs can spread everywhere including in clean, well-maintained hotel rooms, which is why you need to have a routine that allows you to quickly detect if an infestation is present

Those who are deftly afraid of spiders should avoid buying a home in Houston, as the most dangerous spider species in North America are abundant in the city. Medical literature mentions brown recluse and black widow spiders as being the only “medically significant” spiders in the US, but this claim is a bit misleading for

Flies, mosquitoes, gnats and most other two-winged insect species belong to the Diptera order of insects. The Diptera order is home to more than 125,000 insect species, a small minority of which are common pests of homes and buildings. Insect pests in the Diptera order are not just a nuisance to humans, but most are

Ants will enter the home for a variety of reasons. They may be seeking shelter, or food, or there may be a drought outdoors and they need water. Having this information can help you with prevention efforts, and our focus in this article is to go through some of the natural methods that you can

The two most common termite species in home infestations are the subterranean and the drywood termites. Of the two, the subterranean termites are far more destructive, but drywood termite infestations are no joke either, and in certain situations, they may end up costing you more than a subterranean termite infestation. Let’s take a look at

Rat poisons can be very effective when you have to deal with a large Norway rat infestation. In this article, we’re going to cover the various types of poisons that are used against rats, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Rat poison types There are two main types of rat poison – anticoagulants and

One of the reasons why mice have been so successful as pests is their reproductive capacity. A single female mouse is able to produce eight litters of baby mice each year, with about six pups per litter. That amounts to 48 new mice each year from a single female. Baby mice The female mouse will

Termites are the most damaging pest in the US when it comes to home infestations. They will target the wood of the home, and consume it for sustenance. Of the three species that are most likely to infest homes in the US, in this article, we’re going to cover subterranean and dampwood termites, and the